4 Great Summer Surprises to Bring Your Date

Last weekend, while enjoying the sunshine and the adorable 9-month-old French bulldog parked next to me at Joe's, my local coffee shop, I head a booming voice from across the street: "Is that Johnny O?!" It was my friend Alex, a genius scientist and consultant who lives around the corner. Running into Alex isn't out of the ordinary—we see each other all the time—what made this occasion different was that hanging from his arm was a gigantic basket. He'd just surprised his girlfriend with a picnic in the park. Well done, Alex! Inspired by my friend, here are four great summer surprise ideas to try!

Last weekend, while enjoying the sunshine and the adorable 9-month-old French bulldog parked next to me at Joe's, my local coffee shop, I head a booming voice from across the street: "Is that Johnny O?!" It was my friend Alex, a genius scientist and consultant who lives around the corner. Running into Alex isn't out of the ordinary—we see each other all the time—what made this occasion different was that hanging from his arm was a gigantic basket. He'd just surprised his girlfriend with a picnic in the park. Well done, Alex! Inspired by my friend, here are four great summer surprise ideas to try!

One of Miss Canada and my favorite things to do together is lounge around and read. I really enjoy it when she shares a cool new book or article with me (in case she reads this: I'm dying to read Graham Robb's new biography of New York City).

3. Drive Him Wild

Surprise him with a drive in the country. Maybe make a mix of his favorite music, and then pick him up and go somewhere totally calm, private and far away from your usual spots.

4. Clothing or Lack Thereof

My single favorite thing about summer: sundresses. What's underneath is up to you.

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What do you wish your guy would surprise you with? What surprises do you have up your sleeve this summer?__